Automation Engineering Technology Program Code 106641

Associate Degree

The Automation Engineering Technology program responds to industry’s need for system-level technicians who can work with integrated machine systems that might involve industrial automation, robotics, mechanics, computers, industrial communications and/or electronics technology. These technicians are in high demand to coordinate the higher end control platforms and networking that support automated mechanical systems.

Employment Potential

A graduate of this program will have the potential for employment in the following areas:

. Controls Designer

. Automation Technician

. Controls Technician

. Engineering Technician

. Controls Engineer in Training

. Automation Engineer in Training

The following certificates/technical diplomas may be applied toward this program:

. 904621, Industrial Maintenance Certificate

Study Abroad Opportunities

The International Studies staff continually seeks opportunities for students to travel abroad for educational experiences that may be offered in association with program courses. To find out more about which of your program courses may offer an opportunity during this academic year, contact your academic advisor.

Requirements for Program Entry

. Completed application.. High school transcript or equivalent. (For a list of equivalents, go to www.nwtc.edu/gettingstarted.). As a requirement for program entry, an Academic Skills Assessment (Compass) with appropriate benchmark scores is necessary. Program Benchmarks are Algebra: (45); Reading: (77); Writing Skills: (74). Students not meeting these benchmarks or the equivalent will be required to establish an individualized academic plan. Students may have the opportunity to enroll in selected program core courses while completing their individualized plan. Upon completion of the plan, students will be eligible for all program courses. However, higher test scores will lead to greater success in core program courses. To learn more about these assessments and program benchmark scores, please contact a counselor at (920) 498-5444 or (888) 385-6982.. Beginning courses require mastery of algebra skills. For a description of algebra skills, see the Basic Education section of this catalog.

Curriculum

Students following the study plan below will complete the Automation Engineering Technology associate degree in the number of semesters shown.

FIRST SEMESTER

10-620-100 Fluids 1: Basic Pneumatics

1

10-620-101 Fluids 2: Basic Hydraulics

1

10-620-140 Machine Wiring and Safety

1

10-660-104 DC 1: Introduction

1

10-660-105 DC 2: Circuits

1

10-664-100 Automation 1: Control Logic

1

10-664-101 Automation 2: Motor Control

1

10-801-196 Oral/Interpersonal Comm

3

10-804-118 Interm Algebra w Apps

4

* 10-890-101 College 101

1

Elective

1

SEMESTER TOTAL

16

SECOND SEMESTER

10-660-101 Digital 1: Logic

1

10-660-107 AC 1: Properties

1

10-660-108 AC 2: Reactance

1

10-664-102 Automation 3: PLC

1

10-664-103 Automation 4: PLC

1

10-664-104 Automation 5: PLC

1

10-801-136 English Composition 1

3

10-804-196 Trigonometry w Apps

3

10-806-143 College Physics 1

3

Elective

1

SEMESTER TOTAL

16

THIRD SEMESTER

10-605-157 Power Electronics 1: Devices

1

10-605-158 Power Electronics 2: Drives

1

10-606-116 CAD-Intro

1

10-606-212 CAD-ECD

1

10-620-159 Power Electronics 3: Drives

1

10-620-161 Power Electricity 1: Motors

1

10-620-162 Power Electricity 2: Motors

1

10-664-105 Automation 6: PLC

1

10-664-151 Automation 8: HMI

1

10-664-152 Automation 9: HMI

1

10-664-160 Control 1: Discrete Systems

1

10-664-161 Control 2: Servo Systems-Intro

1

10-664-162 Control 3: Servo Motion Prog

1

10-664-170 Safety Devices and Application

1

SEMESTER TOTAL

14

FOURTH SEMESTER

10-620-170 Robotics - Introduction to

1

10-620-172 Robotic Vision Systems

1

10-664-150 Automation 7: PLC

1

10-664-153 Automation 10: Network

1

10-664-163 Control 4: Servo System Camm

1

10-664-164 Control 5: Servo System Regist

1

10-664-165 Control 6: Process Control

1

10-664-189 Automation Systems Integration

3

10-809-172 Intro to Diversity Studies

3

10-809-198 Intro to Psychology

3

SEMESTER TOTAL

16

TOTAL CREDITS

62

Curriculum NoteThe credit for 10-890-101, College 101 is an Institutional Requirement for graduation. Consequently, it is not part of the program requirements.

10-660-108 AC 2: REACTANCE ...study of the way inductive, capacitive and resistive components behave in a circuit excited by a sine waveform. Effective and average values of the sinewave are derived. (Corequisite: 10-660-107, AC 1: Properties)

10-664-100 AUTOMATION 1: CONTROL LOGIC ...electric motor control components such as switches, relays, starters, transformers; and safely mount and install motor and motor control components and perform related wiring and troubleshooting of motor control circuits.

10-664-165 CONTROL 6: PROCESS CONTROL ...specification, calibration and application of process control devices using PLC programming. (Co-requisite: 10-664-164, control 5: Servo System Registration)

10-664-170 SAFETY DEVICES AND APPLICATIONS ...introduction to the function of commonly used machinery safety devices, wiring of these devices to complete safety circuits, overview of safety system design. (Prerequisite: 10-664-101, Automation 1: Control Logic)

10-804-118 INTERM ALGEBRA WITH APPLICATIONS ...algebra content with applications. Topics include properties of real numbers, order of operations, algebraic solution for linear equations and inequalities, operations with polynomial and rational expressions, operations with rational exponents and radicals, algebra of inverse, logarithmic and exponential functions. (Prerequisites: Compass Algebra = 45 or ACT-Math 21 or 10-834-110, Elem Alg w/ Apps with "C" or better AND Compass-Reading=70 or ACT Reading=15 or 10-838-105, Intro to Reading & Study Skills with "C" or better OR equivalent) 4 cr.

10-890-101 COLLEGE 101 ...develops tools and strategies that support success in college. Focuses on study skills, college resources, goal setting, time management, and learning styles. Introduces concepts for self assessing learning and completing an Exit Assessment that provides evidence that learning took place. Students should take this course prior to or during the first semester of their programs. 1 cr.

10-801-136 ENGLISH COMPOSITION 1 ...learners develop knowledge/skills in planning, organizing, writing, editing. Students will also analyze audience/purpose, use elements of research, format documents using standard guidelines, and develop critical reading skills. (Prerequisite: Compass Writing Skills=74 AND Compass Reading=70 OR ACT-English =18 AND ACT Reading =15 OR 10-831-103, Intro to College Writing or 10-838-105, Intro to Reading and Study Skills with "C" or better OR equivalent) 3 cr.